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#A137B3 color code is #A137B3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a137b3.

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#A137B3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A137B3 is 0.1356. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.66:1 against white and 3.71:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A137B3 on white5.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A137B3 on black3.71:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A137B35.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A137B33.71:1AA Large

#A137B3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A137B3?+
The hex code for #A137B3 is #A137B3. In RGB it's rgb(161, 55, 179), and in HSL it's hsl(291, 53%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #A137B3?+
#A137B3 in RGB is (161, 55, 179). Written in CSS: rgb(161, 55, 179).
What is the CMYK value of #A137B3?+
#A137B3 converts to CMYK(10%, 69%, 0%, 30%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A137B3.
Is #a137b3 a warm or cool color?+
#A137B3 (#A137B3) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a137b3 belong to?+
#A137B3 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 291°, 53%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #a137b3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A137B3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.66:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a137b3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A137B3 (#A137B3) is 247 C Pantone 247 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A137B3 in design

Practical guidance for using #a137b3 (#A137B3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A137B3 (#A137B3) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a137b3 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A137B3 (#A137B3) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A137B3 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A137B3 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.